Fishing Frontlines: A Sea Change for Southeast Asia Fish Exports
Strong region-wide management practices can help replenish Southeast Asia’s declining fish stocks. But getting there won’t be easy.
South China Sea Dispute: The Philippines
In the fourth article of our series on South China Sea claimants, we examine the historical reasoning, diplomacy, and military dimensions of the Philippine claim.
South China Sea Dispute: Malaysia
In the third article of our series on South China Sea claimants, we examine the historical reasoning, diplomacy, and military dimensions of Malaysia’s claim.
Thailand: Southeast Asia’s Forgotten Human Rights Crisis
Thailand’s relative stability should not put it beyond the pale of international criticism over its human rights record.
Geopolitics in the South China Sea: Expansionism in the Shadow of North Korean Drama
With ASEAN sidelined and all eyes on North Korea, Vietnam can only sit and watch as China consolidates its position in the South China Sea.
Cambodia-Laos Border Dispute: Geopolitical Flashpoint or Playing Politics?
The Cambodia-Laos border dispute has a peculiar a way of only flaring up ahead of election season.
Malaysia Election: Upstart and Establishment Autocrats Square Off
The upcoming Malaysian election is a political saga for the ages.
Brunei Abandons South China Sea Claim for Chinese Finance
The first domino of ASEAN claimant states has fallen as Brunei goes silent on the South China Sea dispute in exchange for closer economic cooperation with China.
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Assume ISIS’ Mantle in the Philippines’ Troubled South
An ISIS-linked extremist group is threatening the peace process in the Philippines’ restive Mindanao region.
Fact Sheet: Kunming-Singapore High Speed Rail Network
Linking ASEAN states together with a regional rail network is an old idea that has received new impetus with China’s One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR).